Michael Minnick (MPPA 2007) has recently been appointed to the Steering Committee of the
National Children’s Study.

A program of the National Institute of Health, the
National Children’s Study will examine the growth, development, and health of over 100,000
children across the United States, following them from before birth until age 21. Made up of
nearly 300 Study Center representatives, NIH staff and investigators, Minnick will be one of
only six “Community Representatives” to serve on the Committee. During his two-year term,
Minnick will be responsible for providing expertise regarding structuring the study efforts to
maximize participation by community members.